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Hinkston Family History

Hinkston Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hingston, Pinkston, Hinkson, Hinton, Kingston, Winston, Hickson

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Where is the Hinkston family from?

You can see how Hinkston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hinkston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hinkston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Hinkston families living in Missouri. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hinkston's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hinkston families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hinkston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hinkston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hinkston. 25% of Hinkston men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Hinkston women worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Hinkston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hinkston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hinkston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Hinkston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Hinkston. For the veterans among your Hinkston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hinkston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hinkston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Hinkston in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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